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| machina |
 Jul 19 2004, 03:37 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848   |
anyone see jr's crash this past weekend? Was in practice, driving one of the pratt and miller built C5's.
I imagine that these cars are built with no expense spared and by some of the best builders in the world (P&M). The fuel cel either was punctured or burst, there was a major fire, the car came to a stop and after about 3 seconds it ignited. Now I don't feel so good about my fuel cel in my admittedly low $$ racecar. Guess I am going to buy some new double layer nomex underwear and balaclava. dr |
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| seanery |
Jul 19 2004, 04:23 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,857 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I know this wouldn't have helped jr. but does anyone use the inertia cut-off switch?
From Smart Racing: (IMG:http://www.smartracing.net/ProdCat/unique%20products/08.jpeg) Inertia Activated Fuel Pump Cut-Off Switch One of man's most simple, yet brilliant designs. In a hard accident, if the driver is unconscious or unaware, ruptured fuel lines can spray pressurized fuel with potentially bleak consequences. Oil pressure activated switches will not shut off the fuel pump if the engine continues to idle. We have tested these switches on a G production SCCA car, PCA GT4 car and a Porsche 962 (at rough Sebring) without a single miss-trip. A smart and wise investment. Inertia Switch: part #935100 $59.95 |
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synthesisdv earnhardt shunt Jul 19 2004, 03:37 PM
nine14cats I feel the same way...I thought that the car's... Jul 19 2004, 03:45 PM TimT QUOTE
synthesisdv Jake Raby Thats what he gets for doing anything more than le... Jul 19 2004, 04:02 PM TimT oh no lectures, my friends car went up in smoke at... Jul 19 2004, 04:09 PM Randal QUOTE
URY914 I saw the replay run during the race. The on camer... Jul 19 2004, 04:26 PM synthesisdv dinomium We had a small fire in the RSA 911 at Rose Cup. I ... Jul 19 2004, 05:01 PM TimT Sean that fuel pump cut off is a great safety enha... Jul 19 2004, 05:06 PM Randal QUOTE
smg914 When I saw this happen while watching Speed Channe... Jul 19 2004, 07:26 PM URY914 New this fall-
Speed Channel CSI, watch the repl... Jul 19 2004, 07:31 PM TimT QUOTE
TimT Heh Paul its my story and Im stickn to it Jul 19 2004, 07:35 PM URY914 :rolleyes:
I think the liquid is piss coming fro... Jul 19 2004, 07:39 PM Levi 
Eric_Shea :agree:
I also heard a fuel "line" broke but tha... Jul 19 2004, 11:32 PM |
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